HEYWOOD Bros~Wicker~BABY~Carriage~W/ LACE~Parasol~1880 Start Price USD 750.00 Current Price USD 750.00 Time Left 6 days 5 hours 54 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Location Maine See more about 'HEYWOOD Bros~Wicker~BABY~Carriage~W/ LACE~Parasol~1880' Description Rare original 1880's Victorian Baby carriage, made by the famous company of "Heywood Brothers & Wakefield"--metal stamp at bottom of carriage carries this designer company's name. Carriage in fine wicker, lace parasol and corduroy lining inside. Wonderful for interior design or even use; very comfy. Amazing advanced technology of a rotating hinge that adjusts the parasol into any side and parasol can also be taken out. The bed can also lay down. Nice hooks for a front safety belt, also a Victorian invention that we still use today. Condition is excellent. Wicker is strong and fresh and smooth with nice patina. Metal is perfect and strong. Corduroy is strong fresh and no dry rot at all. A few minor stains on corduroy which I am convinced will clean easily. 2-3 tiny holes on the lace on top (Barely noticeable) and one 1/2" hole in the linen/canvas that holds the parasol (Underneath the lace, so hard to see) Some wear on handles' paint as shown and minor marks near the hand painted flowers on the wood; all shown. Measures: 35" high from handle to floor. 34" from side edge of wicker to floor. 46" across the longest parts. About 30" across parasol. Please view my store for more rare antiques. Don't forget, not only antiques are a treasure to enjoy; they are a safer way to invest than banks or Wall street :) Like fine wine; their value only goes up, never down! Shipping : PICK Up for FREE!!! I can ship via Greyhound for less than $100 depending upon where you are; anywhere in the continental U.S. Send me your zip code for a quote. But please note that Greyhound insurance amount is limited to just $300. if you want it shipped by a freight company, or have a UPS or FedEX account than I will charge ONLY actual shipping fees and I can now only estimate the shipping based upon such large items I have shipped before within the continental U.S. If the shipping cost is less than what you paid, I will send you the difference; I have NO handling fees, ONLY actual shipping, but with my past experience, shipping furniture and other large items, I know that the price is determined by a freight company or UPS only when the item is fully packed Also, I'm in Southern Maine and am able to meet you anywhere within 100 mile radius of me; Boston, Maine or NH, if you pay my excat gas cost; not a penny more. Please submit payment within 4 days of the end of auction. We will combine shipping for auctions ending within 4 days. Please note that insurance is optional but recommended and that seller will not be responsible for loss on uninusred items. We hold all personal checks for ten business days to clear. Please contact us for International shipping rates. Place a Bid!